Rural residential living in San Diego County’s avocado-rich terrain
Known in North County as the "avocado capital of the world," inland Fallbrook feels relaxed and rural. Settled in the late 1800s by homesteaders who named it after a Pennsylvania coal mining town, Fallbrook is home to one of the county's oldest schools, and many of its downtown buildings are original. Olives flourished here in the 1920s, and today the area is replete with oak and avocado trees.
Fallbrook residents can spread out on equestrian properties and appreciate the walkable charm of historic Main Avenue. Jami Besecker, a San Diego native since 1978 and Broker with Keller Williams Carlsbad, says, "People who move to Fallbrook are looking for a different sort of lifestyle that's removed from busy suburbia. Here, you can ride your horses and raise chickens and goats. You won't find properties where you can do that on the coast. I've sold homes in Fallbrook, and my clients say you don't hear anything out here, and there's no light pollution."
Shop and dine along Main Street in Fallbrook.
Fallbrook, the "Avocado Capital of the World," is home to Del Rey Avocado Co.
Fallbrook is known for its expansive equestrian properties.
Enjoy delicious dining at spots like Main Street Café in Fallbrook.
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Main Avenue cottages to Spanish-style homes on large lots
Homes are a mix of stucco condos, ranch-style houses and large estates that all embrace the city's countryside character. Condos ask between $450,000 and $700,000, while midcentury homes go up to $1 million. Elegant Spanish styles in the gated East Ridge 55-plus community go for $700,000 to $900,000, while private retreats with avocado and pomegranate trees can reach $1.5 million. Bungalows near Main Avenue are encircled with picket fences, and haciendas built in the 2010s feature curve-tiled gabled roofs and arched transoms.
Fallbrook features Spanish-style condos with spacious garages.
Fallbrook is home to many charming ranch-style homes.
Discover charming, smaller historic homes near downtown Fallbrook.
Spacious Hacienda-style homes, built in the 2010s, are found throughout Fallbrook.
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Bike along the Santa Margarita River, catch movies at Mission Theater
Residents love the far-flung feeling of Fallbrook and don't mind the 20-mile trip west to Oceanside. Besecker says, "It used to take even longer to get to the coast or commute to work, but they've done some upgrades to 76, which has actually helped ease the traffic congestion tremendously." Hikers and mountain bikers traverse the 50-acre Los Jilgueros Preserve and the Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve. Golfers play at the public Golf Club of California nearby, which is also a picturesque wedding venue.
For playground fun or picnics, families head to Live Oak Park, site of a former ancient Native American village. The Fallbrook Art Center houses revolving collections and a gift shop with one-of-a-kind finds. Movie buffs catch award-winning films at the retro Mission Theater, a heart-of-downtown hot spot since 1948.
Catch classic films at the Mission Theater in Fallbrook.
Enjoy the outdoors at the Santa Margarita River.
Perfect your long drive at the Golf Club of California in Fallbrook.
Kids enjoy the playground at Live Oak Park in Fallbrook.
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Guaranteed California State University San Marcos admission
Fallbrook Union High School District gets a B-plus on Niche, and grads who meet specific requirements are guaranteed admission to California State University San Marcos. The B-grade Fallbrook High School has championship-winning baseball and girls' lacrosse teams. Willow Tree is an A-plus private school option through eighth grade.
CSU San Marcos, near Fallbrook, offers guaranteed admission for qualifying students.
At Fallbrook High School, students are the top priority.
Fallbrook High School's mascot is the Warriors, offering top-tier athletics.
Willow Tree is a top private school serving students through eighth grade.
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Main Avenue boutiques and café, convenient plazas
Boutiques and salons with old-fashioned false fronts and awnings line Main Avenue sidewalks. Café des Artistes serves dinner amid art for sale, and The Hearth coffee shop is a heartwarming place for lattes and pastries. In Peppertree Village Plaza, Dominick's subs are always a hit, and professional services are easy access in South Mission Road shopping centers. Albertsons grocery store shares the Fallbrook Towne Center with Starbucks, CVS and more.
The Hearth's Cafe is a popular coffee spot in Fallbrook.
Relax and enjoy the day on a bench along Main Street in Fallbrook.
Enjoy art and conversation over a meal at Café des Artistes in Fallbrook.
Albertsons gives Fallbrook residents access to fresh produce.
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Close to Camp Pendleton and major freeways
Bordered by Interstate 15 and Route 76, Fallbrook residents can reach Camp Pendleton in 7 miles, Temecula Valley Hospital in 15 and McClellan-Palomar Airport in 30. Most residents drive; however, North County Transit District's bus route 306 heads from Fallbrook to the Vista Transit Center 15 miles south. San Diego International Airport is 60 miles south.
Low crime area, high wildfire risk
Crime statistics for the city of Fallbrook aren't readily available from the FBI or the San Diego County Sheriff's Office; however, data for the San Diego County Sheriff's Office shows a slight increase in violent crime between 2022 and 2023 and a decline in property crime rate within the same timeframe for the county overall. The CAP Index score of 3 for the Fallbrook area is lower than the national average of 4. The National Weather Service says that eastern inland areas such as Fallbrook experience dry easterly winds that can sometimes take summer temps up to the high 90s, while winter temps go lower than the coast, with a variance of around 30 degrees. All of San Diego County has a high wildfire risk; residents can access Fallbrook's Community Wildfire Protection Plan online.
Guacamole and music at the Fallbrook Avocado Festival
Since 1962, locals have gathered for the Fallbrook Avocado Festival at Fallbrook Railroad Heritage Park every spring. More than 100,000 attendees come from all over the nation to enjoy guacamole contests, a kids' car race, booth vendors and live music.
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